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"... voters strongly disapprove of all the main possible election disruption strategies by the Trump administration. Even Republicans disapprove. And voters of all political beliefs are willing to take action to stop federal and state officials from denying the results of the midterm elections."

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A recent accreditation survey found insect debris, stained surfaces and unidentified residue in a kitchen at the Washington VA Medical Center. https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-va-medical-center-emergency

A man was fatally stabbed at the D.C. Jail on Sunday, authorities said, after an assault that involved a makeshift weapon. https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/inmate-fatally-stabbed-dc-jail

A federal judge on Monday extended a ban on cutting down trees at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, handing down a blistering opinion against President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the historic public course.

Early voting kicked off in D.C. amidst heightened national political tension and local concerns over possible federal interference — including by federal agents or National Guard troops appearing near or around polling places.

This past Monday-Sunday was Metro’s fourth-busiest week since 2020 thanks to big events across the region, including the Marine Corps Marathon, which helped set station records at Rosslyn and Pentagon! 🧵

NEW: "It’s been hell." "I’m dead inside." "I honestly don’t know if I will ever find work in the U.S. again, let alone D.C." "It’s akin to screaming into a void." What is going on with D.C.'s job market? Contributor Abi Newhouse investigated:

At last, some solid good news about the fate of East Potomac Park (and its Hains Point) - judge curbs any more Trump changes. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...

Early in-person voting starts in D.C. today! Here's where you can go cast your ballot: earlyvoting.dcboe.org

Sign of the times: Someone chalked “National Guard Stay Away” outside an early voting center in Columbia Heights. There have been local and national concerns around federal agents (or the National Guard in D.C.) appearing at or near polling places ahead of next week’s elections.

Let's be honest: D.C. isn't exactly a swing state that could help determine which party controls Congress. But that hasn't stopped the city from preparing for a new possibility: election interference or intimidation by federal agents or troops. www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-ele...

Incredible people-powered movements have elected pro-democracy leaders in Brazil and Serbia this week. Organizers got out the vote — but didn't stop there. If you're feeling inspired by these victories here are 6️⃣ things you can do this week to get organized here in DC 🧵

🗳️ Excited to join Howard University’s APHA-ASP for Bison Pharmily Votes! 🦬 Let’s talk civic engagement and how public policy impacts pharmacy and healthcare! 📅 Oct. 27 | 6–7 PM | Teams 🗳️ Group trip to the polls: Oct. 30 at 1 PM, MLK Library.

$10,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS! The John Robert Lewis Good Trouble Scholarship, in partnership with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.'s Sigma Sigma Sigma Chapter, offers TWO $5,000 awards to eligible HBCU students! Apply by Nov. 16, 2026 https://bit.ly/4zHyADf

Animal Challenge! Let us know how many you get correct! buff.ly/EkF0zIm

your yearly PSA: want to do something positive wrt the ecosystem while saving yourself a bunch of time and effort? skip the bagging and just rake leaves into a pile wherever convenient (bonus points if you do it under a tree). www.nps.gov/articles/000...

Filling in for longtime keeper Aubrey Kingsbury, Sandy MacIver overcame a shaky start to become a key part of Washington’s success.

With drinking on the decline, people are finding community within cannabis dispensary walls. https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-cannabis-dispensary-consumption-spaces

The Marine Corps Marathon holds special meaning for Gretchen Evans, who marked 60 marathons on Sunday. https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/marine-corps-marathon-gretchen-evans

D.C. United says more seats and a roof would allow more events, but the path through the D.C. Council could be complicated. https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/audi-field-dc-united-roof-renovation-spirit

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"President Donald Trump’s plan for East Potomac Park is a travesty for the city and the region," a reader writes in a letter to the editor.

The family of a well-known local youth baseball coach is heartbroken after their loved one was detained by ICE and now faces the risk of deportation.

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Amazon has scrapped a plan to build data centers in Northern Virginia after widespread opposition to the project from residents. The company will also donate 25 acres to the county for a community arts center.

It’s not easy to build housing in D.C. right now. But in a rare bright spot, developers have found a rock to cling to that could totally alter the makeup of downtown neighborhoods: a tax abatement program that incentivizes the conversion of vacant office space into housing.

Exclusive: The historical significance of floor globes used by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II was attractive to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, people said. While moving to his office, staff lost control of the artifact and dropped it.

Zookeepers at the National Zoo say Dolly’s name matches the bold and feisty personality of their “most vocal” recent red panda cub. Roughly 65% of the 20,000 votes cast were in favor of the name honoring the late Dolly Parton. https://wapo.st/4siyCiD

Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 3. While the Democratic nominees for high-profile positions are expected to cruise to victory, other races down the ballot are still up in the air, @alexkoma.bsky.social reports. Here's what you need to know:

Dinner under $15? It's possible at these seven D.C. spots:

D.C. property manager Buwa Binitie has been thrust into the headlines in recent weeks. Meet the tenants who helped lay the groundwork for the reckoning:

It’s an old saying in D.C. political circles that the lower the stakes, the greater the drama. This election season, that's showing as a few hyperlocal ANC races have gotten disproportionately contentious, @alexkoma.bsky.social reports:

Nearly half of Georgia Ave NW travelers ride the bus, with about 24,000 weekday boardings. We’re refining the selected design for our 4.5-mile Bus Priority Project to provide more reliable bus service and safer crossings from Barry Place NW to Eastern Ave NW. Details: tinyurl.com/GeorgiaAveNW...

A new arts center is opening in Southwest DC this Friday. Revada Arts Center will bring independent films, live theater, opera, and more under one roof, creating a new destination for local arts and culture. washingtonian.com/2026/10/22/w...

At today's Metro board meeting they honored bus operator Vonetta Mack, who performed the Heimlich maneuver & helped save a choking passenger's life at 2 am earlier this month. #wmata

DC is a biking city. We're at 20 million annual bike trips on rideshare alone, so that's not even counting trips on personal bikes. These days I see more bikes than cars on 14th St. Now we need waaaay more bike lanes to accomodate. DC is a biking city.

Been hearing family & friends in DMV area push this for at least 4 decades: DC Statehood Now! People forget or do not know folks actually live & thrive in DC with no real representation in our federal government. It has been in my lifetime that they got home rule! #WorkingToFix2026

DC Statehood Now.

This is why I have been deep in the weeds on this case. This is about DC as a city that has its own civic spaces and Hains Point and its surrounding course is open to any comer.